210164 PS b3: Elements of Political Thought and Scientific Research Methods (2008W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Sa 27.09.2008 08:00 to We 01.10.2008 22:00
- Registration is open from Th 02.10.2008 22:00 to Fr 03.10.2008 22:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 03.10.2008 22:00
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 08.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 15.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 22.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 29.10. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 05.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 12.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 19.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 26.11. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 03.12. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 10.12. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 17.12. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 07.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 14.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 21.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
- Wednesday 28.01. 08:00 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
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Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Due to the high number of ECTS-points assigned to the course (12), it will be very work intensive. Students are expected to:
- be present throughout the term
- actively participate in discussions
- submit written assignments based on the lecture of scientific literature
- hold a presentation
- draft a research outline
- submit a final paper by June 30th at the latest
- be present throughout the term
- actively participate in discussions
- submit written assignments based on the lecture of scientific literature
- hold a presentation
- draft a research outline
- submit a final paper by June 30th at the latest
Examination topics
Reading list
Horkheimer, Max/Adorno, Theodor (1973): Aspects of Sociology. Heinemann Educational Books: London
Shively, Phillips W. (2007): Power & Choice. An Introduction to Political Science. McGraw-Hill Higher Education: Boston
Shively, Phillips W. (2007): Power & Choice. An Introduction to Political Science. McGraw-Hill Higher Education: Boston
Association in the course directory
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Students will also learn the basic academic writing and research skills necessary for their further course of study (that is, how to formulate and solve a specific problem using scientific literature) and they will be encouraged to critically reflect on political science issues.
Furthermore, the course aims to equip students with soft-skills, including the ability to work in teams, communication and presentation skills, self-organization, and using web-based learning methods.The course will be taught in the English language.